Get qualified - New professional handling courses

Today sees the launch of two new BTEC accredited courses, a BTEC Level 3 Manual Handling Trainers Course and a BTEC Level 4 Safer People Handling Trainers Course.

RoSPA is one of the longest-serving providers of manual handling and safer people handling courses in the UK but this is the first time that BTEC accreditation has been gained for these courses. In fact, the new accreditation means that these are the only courses of their kind to have a recognised levelled qualification equivalent to a certificate of higher education.

BTEC Level 3 Manual Handling Trainers Course

This new course is for those who train others in manual handling and covers the lifting of awkward loads as well as the pushing and pulling of routine loads. The course follows a blended learning approach, comprising two interactive distance learning units and then two days at a training centre.

BTEC Level 4 Safer People Handling Trainers Course

This course is for managers, supervisors and those responsible for educating others in the moving and handling of people within the health or social care sector and education sector. The course follows a blended learning approach, comprising two interactive distance learning units and then four days at a training centre, equipped to replicate hospital and care environments.

Also incorporated within these two courses is the use of a movement tracking device - a motion sensor worn on a belt - which monitors the wearer’s movement and posture and identifies actions such as stooping that are known to be risk factors in back injury. In-company training is also available.

*Introductory offer: applies to these dates only

Carbon monoxide awareness programme – Deadline extension

The deadline for organisations to register their interest in becoming local partners for a national carbon monoxide awareness programme has been extended until the end of the month.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and Gas Safe Charity are launching the Be Gas Safe programme to raise awareness of the “silent killer” and the steps that can be taken to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Rolling out across England this year, the programme will see 10,000 families receiving a free CO detector and many more receiving safety information.

Organisations that have regular and direct contact with key risk groups - particularly families with young children and older people - are being sought to become local partners to help deliver the programme. Priority will be given to organisations in areas where there has been a higher incidence of carbon monoxide poisoning per head of population or where particular concerns have been raised about gas safety, including Devon, Dorset, London, the North East, Staffordshire, the West Midlands and Yorkshire, although it is envisaged that schemes will also run in other areas.

RoSPA would like to hear from potential partner organisations interested in receiving:

• An invitation to a briefing event highlighting gas safety issues and outlining the Be Gas Safe programme
  
• A briefing pack containing information about how to run a local Be Gas Safe programme
  
• Up to 100 CO detectors for distribution to vulnerable clients
  
• 1,000 I’m Staying Gas Safe leaflets.

More information and an application form are available to download from the Be Gas Safe website - www.carbonmonoxidesafety.org.uk. Completed forms must be submitted by January 31, 2012, although it would be helpful if interested organisations could make contact with RoSPA before then, by emailing info@carbonmonoxidesafety.org.uk.

RoSPA Awards - Register today, submit June

Now there is even more time to perfect your submission and gain recognition, through a RoSPA Achievement Award.

For the first time this year RoSPA has introduced an extended deadline for organisations wishing to attend the RoSPA Occupational Health & Safety Awards presentation ceremony, in Glasgow on September 20, or those who opt for postal despatch of their certificate. So, to enter the 2012 RoSPA Occupational Health & Safety Awards, don’t miss the deadlines below:

• Registration deadline - March 23
  
• Submission deadline – June 15

Prove your health and safety is still on track by entering this nationally recognised health and safety awards scheme. Register today!

What our award winners say

“...we believe the RoSPA Awards are an excellent independent benchmark against which to assess our approach.

“Winning the award is a real credit to our staff and will be an inspiration to us to continue our journey towards health and safety excellence.”

Transport, Storage & Distribution Sector Winner
Gary Stewart, Safety and Assurance Director
Northern Rail

Find out more

Call: 0121 248 2090
Email: awards@rospa.com
Visit: www.rospa.com/awards

Last chance for discounts on evaluation advice

RoSPA Road Safety Seminar: Practical evaluation skills
ETC Venues - Maple House, Birmingham, March 15, 2012

Sponsored by:

2011 Road Safety Seminar Delegate

RoSPA’s 2012 Road Safety Seminar will look at how, when applied correctly, evaluation can help you identify the hits from the misses during the development of effective road safety interventions.

Whether you’re new to evaluation or looking to refine existing techniques, professional evaluators will give advice on important skills and tools (such as E-valu-it) which you can use.

Attendance will enable you to:

• Gain or update practical skills: learn how to use evaluation to get the best possible results on limited resources, avoiding ineffective road safety interventions.
• Hear from leading experts: Transport Research Institute, University of Surrey, Transport Research Laboratory and RoSPA
• Design your own seminar: Choose which information is most relevant to you by selecting from different workshop options.
  
• Fantastic value: Prices start at just £105 + VAT for a full day of practical learning and networking with like-minded road safety professionals.

But act fast - early discount rates end on February 2, 2012

View the full programme here

Are you on the right course to approval? Course approval service

Adding credibility to your training course is all the more important in order to stand out from the competition and enhance your company’s image.

RoSPA can approve your organisation’s training course - giving it a highly-respected ‘stamp of approval’. Once approved, courses can be advertised and delivered under the prestigious ‘Approved by RoSPA’ banner, using the specially-tailored and instantly recognisable RoSPA logo.

What does it involve?

RoSPA offers two routes to approval:

1. The most comprehensive, which leads to ‘RoSPA Approved Course Delivery’, combines a review of your course syllabus, materials and teaching methods, as well as an observation and assessment of your trainer in action
   
2. Alternatively, you can opt for ‘RoSPA Approved Course Material’, which offers a detailed review of your course syllabus and training materials.

Both services include an approval report outlining any areas for improvement. Click here to learn more.

Click here to complete a short questionnaire to find out if RoSPA can approve your course.

* RoSPA reserves the right to audit training delivery and materials to ensure that standards are maintained. Following the review, all recommended improvements and corrections must be implemented for RoSPA approval to be granted.

Get set for 2012 with help from RoSPA!

We know that training budgets are being squeezed, so to make yours go further, RoSPA is offering some fantastic training course discounts.

Places are strictly limited at these rates...
We only have limited places available on each of these courses, so if you are interested please call our experienced training advisers today on 0121 248 2233 or email enquiries@rospa.com.

Terms & Conditions:
Training must be booked by January 31, 2012
Rates applicable to January-March 2012 courses only
The above rates are based on member pricing. Call for non-member prices
Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers.